- Serves women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have had a baby (or been pregnant) within the last six (6) months. - Women younger than 18 do NOT need parent/guardian permission. - Serves infants and children up to five (5) years old. - Applicants must live in Portage County, meet household income guidelines, and meet certain nutritional or health risks. - Income eligibility guidelines are up to 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines that were in effect the previous July 1st. Number in household includes unborn children (Example: A pregnant, single woman is a household of two). Definition of income does NOT include household assets. - Individuals receiving Medicaid, Ohio Works First or Food Stamps automatically meet income eligibility.

- ID that shows name and birth date for those in the household who are applying for benefits (for the baby, will accept a crib card from the hospital). - May need proof of pregnancy from doctor or clinic, unless the pregnancy is clearly visible. - For income verification, will accept the following: Three (3) pay stubs, SSI statements, Medicaid card, proof of enrollment in Ohio Works First, Food Assistance Card, a written statement of child support. - Will also need proof of the child's current immunizations and proof of residency (current utility, telephone, or credit card statement). - Those who are not the mother, but who have custody of the child (such as the other parent and kinship caregivers) will need proof of custody (this may vary - agency will advise).

Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm. - Evening hours generally available first and third Wednesday of the month: 10:00am to 6:00pm (days may change around major holidays).